Job description ABOUT US Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, not-for-profit organisation that supports women and families in crisis and advocates for social change in the community. We work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharug people of the Eora Nation. Every night, we support 200 women and children impacted by homelessness, domestic violence, and systemic disadvantage. Equally, we seek to address the underlying causes of gender-based violence through primary prevention activities with communities and private and public entities that want to be a part of the global movement to end gender-based violence in a generation. THE ROLE WAGEC's From Now program works with women and children, providing accommodation and therapeutic programs as they transition out of the corrections system. The program works across the justice, child protection and housing systems, providing safe accommodation to pregnant women and/or women with their children for 3-6 months. During this time, the women access daily, intensive therapeutic support to address their immediate needs and long-term goals. Programs focus on living and parenting skills to develop tools that support their successful reconnection with family and communities. The Case Manager will provide direct support to women and will help to deliver therapeutic programs that support empowerment, increased skill development and begin the recovery journey from trauma. This role reports to the Project Lead and is based at our accommodation site in south-west Sydney, with additional travel to other WAGEC sites and correctional facilities. This is a full-time role on an initial 12-month contract, with the view to being permanent. Having successfully completed the pilot project, From Now has recently secured additional funding and is looking to grow and expand our important services. THE CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE ARE: Deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based case management for women in supported accommodation and in correctional facilities Undertake risk assessments, safety planning, and use therapeutic tools to facilitate group work Support the Project Lead with the implementation of the program's policies, procedures and evaluations Build relationships with external stakeholders and agencies to support positive client outcomes Participate in an after-hours On-Call rotating roster Contribute to WAGEC's caring and supportive culture, driving commitment to our social impact. ABOUT YOU We are looking for experienced case managers with at least 3 years of professional experience working with people who've experienced Domestic Violence. Ideally, you'll have solid skills to offer trauma-informed support to women and children who have experienced DV, incarceration, or other complex needs You have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children and/or culturally diverse communities in a human services setting You are compassionate to, and understanding of, the needs of women recently released from incarceration and their families at-risk in the community You'll have extensive experience in child protection, mandatory reporting, risk assessments and safety planning You're a strong communicator, able to adapt your approach to work from a trauma-informed perspective and maintain good professional boundaries Ideally, you'll have qualifications in Social Work, Community Work, Psychology or Counselling, or commensurate experience. Lived experience of incarceration, or working with women in justice systems, will be highly regarded. next steps Please read the position description attached and check out our range of services at wagec.org.au . Upload your application by clicking Apply Now . Please consider To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). When we say ‘women’, we mean all women including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman. We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply. We work with and support women who have criminal records. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment with us at WAGEC. If you’re comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential opportunities to do so. If you think you have the experience to do this role but don’t meet all our criteria, please get in touch to discuss your situation. We recognise that sometimes the right candidate for a job has transferrable skills and experiences, not just qualifications. We'll happily talk through what is essential for this role at this time. To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact our People and Culture team on 0437 615 061, or via recruitment@wagec.org.au , using the subject line: Case Manager - From Now enquiry via EthicalJobs. WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people. Why work with us? At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do. Our additional staff benefits include: Diversity Council of Australia – Inclusive Employer Award Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy $500 self-care allowance each year Salary Packaging options EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support Flexible Workplace Arrangements External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers) Professional development and training opportunities 5 days additional Professional Development leave per year Discounts to various local shops, gyms and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise. A position description is attached.
